Electrician / Wireman
Gloucestershire
Requirement: Electrician / Wireman
Location: Southwest and Wales
Package: 45000 - 50000 + Bens
We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.
This role will be within our clients Electricity Transmission & Renewables team. They design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.
This is a site-based role offering the opportunity to travel across sites in South West & South Wales!
What will you be doing?
Are you a skilled Electrician / Wireman looking to power up your career?
As an Electrician, you'll install, terminate, and test LV, control, protection, and instrumentation cabling associated with National Grid substations and transmission systems. You'll:
Interpret wiring diagrams and engineering drawings to deliver precise electrical installations
Perform glanding, crimping, wiring, and testing of panels and field equipment
Support commissioning engineers during functional and pre-commissioning tests
Ensure full compliance with NGTS, ESQCR, and project-specific safety protocols
Maintain accurate documentation, including cable schedules and test records
Work safely under CDM regulations and company HSE policies
Mentor apprentices and junior team members, fostering technical development and teamwork
Contribute to a high-performance culture by consistently delivering quality, safety, and reliability across all installation and commissioning activities
Join our dynamic team working on major electrical infrastructure projects!
Experience
Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Engineering (people with relevant experience will also be considered)
Competent in LV and control cable installation, termination, and testing
Current ECS or CSCS card
Full UK driving license - willingness to travel across sites
EUSR National Grid & BESC (substations) accreditation - desirable
Experience working on National Grid transmission / HV substation projects (typically 132kV, 275kV, 400kV) - desirable
City & Guilds / NVQ L3 in Electrical Engineering - desirable
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 Annual +
Hours Per Week: Full Time
